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Holiday Gift Guide 2009

In preparation for Black Friday, I wanted to summarize all the “gift guides” I’ve been reading on the Internet the past few weeks. . . . → Read More: Holiday Gift Guide 2009

Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP!

If you haven’t heard, Microsoft put out an offering for those of us with multiple computers – the “Windows 7 Family Pack” Upgrade.  The family pack allows you to purchase a single copy of the Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade, and install it on 3 (Vista or XP) computers.  This is perfect if you’ve got . . . → Read More: Upgrade Multiple Computers to Windows 7 for CHEAP!

HP Mini 311 and Netbook Buying Guide

Now that just about every hardware manufacturer is releasing netbooks (small, lightweight laptops), its tough to figure out which ones are worth buying.  I was just perusing a review of the HP Mini 311 at Engadget, and noticed that this hardware seems like something well worth recommending.  It sports graphics testing scores similar to that . . . → Read More: HP Mini 311 and Netbook Buying Guide

Microsoft Security Essentials – A Free Supplement To Your Microsoft Patch Security Scheme

In my experience, many home computer owners (and even some Small Businesses) fall into one of the following categories when it comes to Microsoft patch security:

They disregard the security updates that are required to keep their PC secure, and disabled the annoying pop-up reminders about their Anti-virus definitions being out-of-date because they had no . . . → Read More: Microsoft Security Essentials – A Free Supplement To Your Microsoft Patch Security Scheme

Smartphone Roundup: Windows Mobile and Android Supplemental

If you’ve read my original Smartphone Roundup, or my follow-up (Smartphone Roundup Supplemental) about the Nokia N900, you’ll know that I’m a fan of devices that *just work* and that can do anything I throw at them.  While I’m still a fan of Blackberries for their versatility (I currently have mine attached to 3 . . . → Read More: Smartphone Roundup: Windows Mobile and Android Supplemental